QA Engineer (Aluminum Die Cast)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QA Engineer specializing in Aluminium Die Casting. The role involves ensuring product quality through robust quality assurance practices, optimizing casting quality processes, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and deliver high-quality cast components that meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Assurance & Control

• Develop and oversee quality assurance protocols for die casting operations.

• Perform inspections of raw materials, in-process components, and final products to ensure conformance with dimensional, metallurgical, and visual specifications.

• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions to address non-conformities.

• Excellence in product traceability management

2. Process Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor and evaluate die casting processes to ensure quality consistency and identify areas for improvement. Conduct periodic GEMBA Walk Management.

• Collaborate with production teams to reduce defects such as porosity, shrinkage, and warping.

• Recommend and implement process adjustments to meet stringent quality standards.

3. Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with relevant quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001).

• Conduct internal and supplier audits to validate adherence to quality management systems.

• Liaise with customers to understand quality requirements and resolve quality concerns promptly.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain critical quality documents, including control plans, FMEA, PPAP, and inspection reports.

• Analyze data from inspections and tests to generate quality metrics and present findings.

5. Collaboration & Training

• Provide quality-related training to production and inspection teams.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate tooling designs and ensure manufacturability.

(I) Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related field.

(II) Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance for die-casting operations, preferably in automotive, wireless network, or industrial manufacturing.

(III) Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of die-casting processes, equipment and diecasting “know-how”.

• Proficiency in using quality tools such as CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines), spectrometers, and X-ray inspection systems.

• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and blueprint reading.

• Experience with advanced quality systems, including PPAP, APQP, and SPC.

(IV) Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to provide 8D quality report, and various quality tools

(V) Certifications

• Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or similar process improvement certifications.

• Hands-on knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 standards.

(VI) Language

• Proficient in English or Chinese.